DEFCON 3This refers to an increase to force readiness above normal. Announcements used by Admins, etc change to currently classified ways of messaging.

DEFCON 2This refers to a further increase in force readiness just below maximum readiness. This has only happened once in TDA history, we almost went to war with DAD academy. This means you must have your decks ready and be prepared for anything.

DEFCON 1This refers to maximum readiness. It is not certain whether this has ever been used, but it is reserved for imminent or ongoing attack on TDA forces or TDA territory by a foreign Academy power.

Edit Status is DEFCON5 we are at peace now, duelists may resume normal academy activities as stated...